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Brazilian lawmakers discuss restoring sports betting under proposed changes

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Members of Brazil’s Centrão parliamentary group are seeking changes to a provisional measure that prohibits sports betting and online games, reportedly planning talks after the presidential election run-off scheduled for 25 October. One proposal would maintain the online casino ban while allowing sports betting; the measure remains in force as lawmakers consider amendments.

Any change could alter whether sports betting operators can serve Brazil while online casinos remain prohibited.

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Brazilian lawmakers consider sports betting as casino games face proposed ban

Congress is considering nearly 100 amendments to a proposed Brazilian ban on betting, including proposals to retain sports betting while excluding online casino games. A market source cited in media reporting estimated casino games generated 70% to 80% of operators’ revenue; the National Association of Games and Lotteries said revenue shares vary between companies and that a change in permitted products would require operational reviews.

Brazil's Congress is considering nearly 100 amendments to a provisional measure that would ban betting, including proposals to keep sports betting while excluding online casino games, according to the report. The amendments would retain sports betting except for markets tied to individual statistics such as corners and cards, the report said. The proposal does not provide for online casino games to resume.

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